Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, says will delay subsequent hostage launch

Israeli captives, from left to the proper, Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy, who’ve been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, are escorted by Hamas fighters on a stage earlier than being handed over to the Pink Cross in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025.
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A Hamas spokesman on Monday (February 10, 2025) accused Israel of violating the ceasefire settlement with the group, together with focusing on Palestinians in Gaza with airstrikes, and stated that subsequent Saturday’s hostage launch could be delayed.

A Hamas spokesperson stated Monday that the group will delay the subsequent hostage launch after accusing Israel of violating ceasefire settlement.

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Israel and Hamas are within the midst of a six-week ceasefire throughout which Hamas is releasing dozens of the hostages captured in its October 7, 2023, assault in trade for practically 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

The perimeters have carried out 5 swaps because the ceasefire went into impact final month, releasing 21 hostages and over 730 prisoners. The following trade was scheduled for Saturday, releasing three Israeli hostages in trade for a whole bunch of Palestinian prisoners.

Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’ navy wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, accused Israel on Monday of systematically violating the ceasefire settlement over the previous three weeks, and stated Saturday’s launch could be delayed.

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“The resistance management has carefully monitored the enemy’s violations and its failure to uphold the phrases of the settlement,” Abu Ubaida stated.

“This contains delays in permitting displaced Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, focusing on them with airstrikes and gunfire throughout varied areas of the Strip, and failing to facilitate the entry of humanitarian help as agreed.”